The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 4 p
.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore led the
Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
The Journal
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, December 7, 2017, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, December 7, 2017,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition
of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, December 7, 2017,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, December 11)
S.Res. 356 (Sen. Kennedy):
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate
that Members of Congress should substitute teach at least 1 day per year in
a public school to gain firsthand knowledge on how to address the prevailing
challenges facing educators and how to remove obstacles to learning for
students.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Executive Business (Monday, December 11)
PN878:
Leonard Steven Grasz, of Nebraska, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 47. Record Vote Number:
312
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Hoeven, at
7:05 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.